JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Conservative Effect, 2010-2024: 14 Wasted Years?/Unleashed/The Retreat From Strategy: Britain's Dangerous Confusion of Interests With Values.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2025, v. 104, n. 1. P. 201 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MORAVCSIK, ANDREW 3 of 3

Abstract

Three recent books on contemporary British politics and foreign policy are analyzed in this article, highlighting the Conservative governments' rule from 2010 to 2024. The Conservative Effect provides a critical assessment of the policies pursued during this period, revealing mixed results with limited success. Unleashed, a memoir by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is criticized for lacking political insight and appearing as a self-serving narrative. The Retreat From Strategy offers military advice to the new Labour government, advocating for increased defense spending and a focus on European defense priorities. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2025/01, Vol. 104, Issue 1, p201
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:182028954
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